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Hawkeyes Sell Out Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Third Consecutive Season

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Friday that season tickets for the 2023-24 Hawkeye wrestling season are sold out for a third consecutive season.

Capacity for wrestling duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 2023-24 is 14,847. The Hawkeyes have led the nation in attendance in every season since 2006-07, head coach Tom Brands’ first as head coach. Iowa set an NCAA record, averaging 14,905 fans in 2021-22.

Iowa is coming off a 2022-23 season where it posted a 15-1 overall and 7-1 Big Ten mark. The Hawkeyes placed second at both the Big Ten and NCAA Championships. Iowa crowned two Big Ten champions and had six All-Americans. The program had 14 Academic All-Big Ten selections for a second straight year — tied for the second highest total in school history.

The Hawkeyes open the 2023-24 season on Saturday in Riverside, California facing California Baptist at 8 p.m. (CT).

High School Football Scoreboard – Week 11 – 11/03/2023

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

8-Player Playoffs

Bedford 36, Lenox 24
Bishop Garrigan 26, CAM 16 ON KJAN 
Gladbrook-Reinbeck 32, Clarksville 20
Winfield-Mount Union 34, Don Bosco 29

Class A Playoffs

Madrid 21, ACGC 14  ON KJAN
Woodbury Central 35, Logan-Magnolia 0
East Buchanan 30, Saint Ansgar 16
West Hancock 44, Wapsie Valley 22

Class 1A Playoffs

Columbus Catholic 35, Sumner-Fredericksburg 14
Underwood 43, OABCIG 8
Grundy Center 40, Dike-New Hartford 0
MFL MarMac 22, Regina Catholic 7

Class 2A Playoffs

Central Lyon Geroge/Little Rock 48, Kuemper Catholic 27
Monticell0 34, Mediapolis 28
Spirit Lake 20, West Lyon 19
Van Meter 31, PCM 21

Class 3A

Creston 50, Webster City 27
Solon 36, West Deleware 35
Williamsburg 38, Mount Vernon 35
Bishop Heelan 27, Sioux Center 26

Class 4A

Western Dubuque 21, North Scott 7
Bondurant-Farrar 31, Glenwood 21
Lewis Central 32, ADM 21

Class 5A

Ankeny 14, Dowling Catholic 7
Valley 20, Waukee 7
Southeast Polk 21, Cedar Falls 20

Iowa Upsets No. 5 PSU, Advances to B1G Tournament Championship

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

COLUMBUS, Ohio — University of Iowa women’s soccer downed No. 5 Penn State, 1-0, in overtime on Thursday at Lower.com Field to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

The victory is the second-highest ranked in program history. Iowa defeated a fourth-ranked Penn State team in the 2020-21 Big Ten Tournament.

Coming on the heels of a 2-1 win over No. 12 Michigan State in the first round, the Hawkeyes have defeated consecutive ranked opponents for the second time under Head Coach Dave DiIanni.

The game-winner came in the first overtime off the foot of senior Kelli McGroarty, her fifth goal of the season for a team-best 14 points on the year.

UP NEXT

Eighth-seeded Iowa (11-4-4, 4-4-3) faces third-seeded Wisconsin (13-3-4, 7-2-1) in the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday. The match will be played at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, and air live on Big Ten Network.

No. 7 Iowa Field Hockey Team Fall in B1G Quarterfinals

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

ANN ARBOR, Michigan – The seventh-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team fell to No. 8 Maryland in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Phyllis Ocker Field Hockey Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Maryland started off the scoring in the 20th minute as forward Hope Rose found the back of the goal off an assist from Maci Bradford.
The Terrapins doubled their lead halfway through the third quarter on a goal by Sammy Popper assisted by Margot Lawn.
Maryland outshot Iowa, 14-3, and had a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal.
OF NOTE 
– Sophomore goalkeeper Mia Magnotta recorded three saves to Maryland’s one. Magnotta has a total of 64 saves on the season.
– The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes for the second time in two weeks. Maryland defeated Iowa in College Park, Maryland, on Oct. 20.
– This was just the second time the Hawkeyes have been shutout this season (vs. No. 2 Northwestern).
UP NEXT 
The 2023 NCAA Selection Show will take place on Sunday at 9 p.m. (CT).

Big Ten Announces Iowa 2024 Football Complete Schedule

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa’s complete 2024 football schedule has been announced, featuring four Big Ten Conference home dates following three home nonconference contests to start the season. The entire conference schedule was released Thursday by the conference office.

The Hawkeyes’ 2024 schedule opens with home games in Kinnick Stadium against Illinois State (Aug. 31), Iowa State (Sept. 7) and Troy (Sept. 14).

The Big Ten portion of the schedule begins the following week on Sept. 21, in Minneapolis against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes will then have the first of two byes the weekend of Sept. 28.

Iowa resumes play Oct. 5, with its second straight road game to start league play at Ohio State in Columbus. It will mark the first time since the 1971 season that the Hawkeyes open Big Ten competition with consecutive road contests.

The Hawkeyes’ conference home opener comes against Washington on Oct. 12. The month of October concludes with games at Michigan State (Oct. 19) and hosting Northwestern (Oct. 26).

The month of November opens with the Hawkeyes entertaining Wisconsin (Oct. 2) before traveling to Los Angeles to face UCLA (Nov. 9). Iowa will have its second bye the weekend of Nov. 16, before rounding out the regular season at Maryland (Nov. 23) and hosting the annual Black Friday contest versus Nebraska (Nov. 29). Iowa will travel 5,388 miles during the month of November with trips to each coast in a three-week span.

The Big Ten Championship game is slated for Dec. 7 in Indianapolis.

Start times and network television designation for all contests will be announced at a later date.

Following is Iowa’s 2024 schedule:

  • Aug. 31            Illinois State
  • Sept. 7             Iowa State (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)
  • Sept. 14           Troy
  • Sept. 21           at Minnesota*
  • Sept. 28           Bye
  • Oct. 5               at Ohio State*
  • Oct. 12             Washington*
  • Oct. 19             at Michigan State*
  • Oct. 26             Northwestern*
  • Nov. 2              Wisconsin*
  • Nov. 9               at UCLA*
  • Nov. 16             Bye
  • Nov. 23             at Maryland*
  • Nov. 29             Nebraska*

* — Big Ten Conference Game 

Kent Named To 2023 Rolex Junior All-America Team

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa freshman Noah Kent was named a 2023 Rolex Junior-All American by the American Junior Golf Association. Kent, a freshman from Naples, Fla. received second team honors.

The Rolex Junior All-America Team annually recognizes the world’s premier junior golfers. The 2023 class includes 48 boys and 48 girls. Ages 14-19, from 20 states and eight countries. The golfers selected distinguished themselves through exceptional play in 148 national junior golf events, 130 of which were conducted by the AJGA. The teams were determined exclusively through the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of October 11.

During the fall season with the Hawkeyes, Kent completed in all four tournaments. Kent has one top-25 finish and a stroke average of 73.8.

Swalley Named B1G Freshman of the Week

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa freshman swimmer Olivia Swalley was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. The honor is the first of Swalley’s career.

Competing in the second dual of the season at Vanderbilt, Swalley swam four events for the Hawkeyes, placing first three times and second as a part of the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:42.62. In the 100 breaststroke, the Johnston, Iowa, native placed first (1:02.16), posting the ninth fastest time in program history. The freshman also posted Iowa’s seventh fastest 200 breaststroke in 2:17.41. Her final solo performance was a win in the 200 individual-medley (2:03.26).

The Hawkeyes hit the road again on Friday, Nov. 10 as they take on the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Nebraska, inside Devaney Natatorium at 4 p.m. (CT). The dual will be live streamed on B1G+ (subscription required).

Pride of Iowa Fall Quiz Bowl in Lenox

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November 3rd, 2023 by Asa Lucas

On Thursday, Nov. 2nd the Pride of Iowa hosted their Fall Quiz Bowl competition in Lenox.  The 10 teams were seeded into the double elimination bracket, with the Southwest Valley Timberwolves as the 4th seed based on last year’s results.  The Timberwolves brought home 3rd place with an overall record of 3-2 on the day.

In the 1st round, SWV lost to the eventual champion Central Decatur by a score of 31 – 21.  Moving down to the consolation bracket, the Timberwolves swept through their next 3 opponents in convincing fashion, sending home Mount Ayr by a score of 27 – 15, Bedford by a score of 31- 11, and Wayne by a score of 33 – 16.  In the 3rd place game, SWV lost to Nodaway Valley by a score of 28-21.  NV then had to face a rematch with CD for the championship but would lose to settle for 2nd place.  CD went undefeated on the day to claim the championship.
This year’s team consisted of Karissa Richey (SR), John (JP) Jones (JR), Mackensie Richards (JR), Elijah Jacobs (JR), Victoria Fletchall (JR), Quaid Eddy (SO), and Ella Finical (SO).  Elijah was a new addition to the team this year, but the other 6 students were returning “veterans” from last year’s quiz bowl team that performed very well throughout the season.  The quiz bowl season will take a break during Nov and Dec but pick back up after the 2nd semester starts with 4 or 5 match dates in the works.

No. 4 Williamsburg hosts No. 3 Mount Vernon in 3A quarterfinals tonight (Friday night)

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November 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Two teams that finished as runner-ups a years ago collide in the 3A quarterfinals Friday night when third ranked Mount Vernon visits number four Williamsburg. Mount Vernon coach Lance Pederson is concerned about the Raiders’ speed.

WaMaC Conference rivals in other sports this will be their first meeting in football since 2017.

Williamsburg coach Curt Ritchie says the teams have a lot of similarities.

Ritchie says it is not a surprise these teams are meeting in the playoffs.

No. 5 Sioux Center hosts No. 7 Bishop Heelan 3A quarterfinals tonight (Friday night)

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November 3rd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

A regular season rematch takes place in Sioux Center as the fifth ranked Warriors host number-seven Sioux City Heelan in the 3A quarterfinals. These teams met back in week five and Sioux Center claimed a 21-0 win.

That’s Sioux Center coach Tim Van Regenmorter who says the Warrior special teams need to be better than in last week’s win over Algona.

Heelan coach Jon LaFleur on trying to avenge the regular season loss.

LaFleur says the Crusaders must win the turnover battle.